Summer Safety Data Analytics Intern | Transit Insights

Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship in Safety Data Analytics. You will transform real-world safety data into insights that support safer operations, employees, and customers across the Metro system.

You will work with safety and analytics professionals, develop practical data analysis and visualization skills, and learn how data informs decisions at a large transit agency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; enrolled in a college/university program.
• Must be pursuing a degree aligned with the internship scope.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 required.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data using spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepare management, operations and admin reports with data visuals.
• Create presentations and graphs to communicate findings.
• Assist in and attend department trainings and meetings.
• Support cross‑department collaboration and data requests.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data communication

Excel familiarity

Interest in transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in accredited college/university pursuing a degree

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship in Safety Data Analytics. You will transform real-world safety data into insights that support safer operations, employees, and customers across the Metro system.

You will work with safety and analytics professionals, develop practical data analysis and visualization skills, and learn how data informs decisions at a large transit agency.